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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.77, 32.79 and 17.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.77, 32.79 and 17.62 is: 24.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.77 : 32.79 = 17.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.77/32.79 = 17.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.77x = 32.79 × 17.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.77x = 577.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577.76/23.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.31

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